Malay

Traditional Southeast Asian architecture with stilted houses.

Overview

Malay architecture, using wood and thatch, features elevated houses with steep roofs, prominent in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Core Characteristics

• Stilted wooden structures.
• Steep, gabled roofs.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Rumah Melayu (Malaysia, traditional, stilted houses).
• Kampung Houses (Indonesia, traditional, vernacular).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Regional focus.
• Residential: Village houses.
• Southeast Asian Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Malay craftsmen, it adapts to tropical climates.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Woodworking (technique), Functionalism (theory), Roof (element), Vernacular (movement)